Is my Gogrok connection secure?

Yes. Gogrok uses the internet, so all data transmitted using Gogrok is encrypted in order to prevent it from being accessed by third parties. When it arrives at its destination it is unencrypted. Gogrok uses PKI and Blowfish technology to protect your data and prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. Gogrok 2.1 uses advanced 64 bit Block Cipher algorithms and 128-bit long key encryption to ensure security in both directions.

Gogrok uses point-to-point (P2P) connections; am I at risk of being infected by viruses or trojans?

P2P (point-to-point) technology creates a network among individuals to share bandwidth and process shared data. A true P2P application can replace centralized servers (distributed) with a sharing system, to create applications that can rival those of large companies.

All Gogrok connections must be approved by the user, and all connections are open only to you and the parties you invite; they are not open to any other Gogrok users. All shared application and desktop data is also encrypted, and only decrypted when it reaches the intended recipient. Viruses have no way of propagating via such connections. Gogrok does not initiate file transmissions or run programs, so you need not worry about security risks or viruses.

Does Gogrok contain advertisements or spyware?

Absolutely not.

After I install Gogrok will other people be able to gain control of my computer?

No. Valid Gogrok connections occur only when both parties are online, and any file editing or sharing must be approved by you (the application owner) first. When you leave or end a Gogrok session, the connection is closed and nobody can gain control of your computer.

Does Gogrok support Proxies?

Yes, Gogrok 2.1 supports Proxy servers. Please have your network administrator provide the setting information requested in Gogrok's "Setting" tab to start using a proxy server.

Can Gogrok get through a firewall?

Gogrok can currently get through many kinds of firewalls; But under certain circumstances, e.g. if only certain ports are open, Gogrok may be unable to connect.

For firewall settings of major antivirus programs, please see the appendix of the Gogrok User Manual

Do I need to change my internet and firewall settings to use Gogrok?

In general you don't need to change internet or firewall settings to use Gogrok. Unless your network environment has especially strict requirements you won't have to change any settings. Gogrok believes that following these principles will generally produce optimal results.

▆ Outgoing UDP/TCP packets should be allowed for remote ports at 1024 and above. NAT (Network Address Transform) must be allowed responses to sent data, and connections should be maintained for at least 30 seconds.

▆ NAT should be consistent
Gogrok uses P2P connections, so all TCP or UDP packets rely on available bandwidth to maintain connection quality. Regardless of network conditions, even if NAT is done well, having a strong stable TCP is much better than relying solely on UDP connections.

I currently have a firewall; which ports should I open to use Gogrok?

Gogrok uses TCP and UDP protocols. Both software and hardware firewalls need to allow TCP and UDP connections. Gogrok user client will connect to server side UDP ports 80, 443 etc; If connection fails, Gogrok will try to connect to TCP ports: 80, 443. To ensure connection quality, we suggest you open TCP and UDP ports to external connections. For optimal results, open all ports above 1024.